NOUN

Verschmutzung/fɛɐ̯ˈʃmʊt͡sʊŋ/pollution; contamination; soiling

Verschmutzung is a German noun that means pollution, contamination, or soiling. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃmʊt͡sʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Verschmutzungen".

Definitions

1.the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment(environment)

a.pollution, especially related to air or water

Die Verschmutzung der Flüsse ist ein großes Problem.The pollution of the rivers is a big problem.

2.the process of making something dirty or impure(general)

a.soiling, the act of making dirty

Die Verschmutzung der Kleidung ist nach dem Spielen im Park normal.Getting the clothes dirty is normal after playing in the park.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Verschmutzungdie Verschmutzungen
Genitiveder Verschmutzungder Verschmutzungen
Dativeder Verschmutzungden Verschmutzungen
Accusativedie Verschmutzungdie Verschmutzungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Verschmutzung" mean in English?
"Verschmutzung" means pollution, contamination, or soiling. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Verschmutzung"?
"Verschmutzung" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃmʊt͡sʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Verschmutzung" der, die, or das?
"Verschmutzung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Verschmutzung"?
The plural of "Verschmutzung" is "Verschmutzungen".
What part of speech is "Verschmutzung"?
"Verschmutzung" is a noun in German.

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